Chocolate Mint Brownies

Mint filling and a chocolate topping turn brownies into layered treats.

Ingredients

Brownies

• 1 box Betty Crocker™ Supreme Original Brownie Mix

• Water, vegetable oil and egg specified on that box

• Shortening or cooking spray, for greasing

Filling

• 2 tablespoons softened butter

• 3 ounces softened cream cheese

• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

• 3 cups powdered sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon mint extract

• Betty Crocker™ Classic green gel food color

Topping

• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

• 1/3 cup butter

Directions

1. Heat oven to 325°F (350°F for glass). Foil-line a 9-inch square pan with overhanging edges; grease. Prepare and bake brownies following the box. Cool completely, about 1½ hours.

2. Beat filling butter and cream cheese smooth. Add cream, then sugar gradually, then extract and color. Spread; refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

3. Melt topping ingredients over medium-low, stirring constantly. Off heat, cool 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread over filling.

4. Refrigerate uncovered until set, about 2 hours. Lift out; remove foil. Stand 20 minutes; cut into 16. Refrigerate covered.

Recipe source: Betty Crocker Kitchens